Yelp x Coding Black Females meet up event — June 21, 2023

Get ready for an epic night of "Data Discovery: Exploring the Frontiers of Data Science" with us, Coding Black Females and our friends at Yelp! Mark your calendars for June 21st, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

Here's what you can look forward to:

A captivating technical talk from industry hotshots

An interactive workshop to flex your data science muscles

Remember, it's all about learning, growing, and, of course, having fun together! So, whether you're a seasoned data scientist or a newbie on a data journey, there's something for you.

Proudly supported by Coding Black Females and Yelp, both committed to fostering tech innovation and inclusion.

Get ready for an epic night of "Data Discovery: Exploring the Frontiers of Data Science" with us, Coding Black Females and our friends at Yelp! Mark your calendars for June 21st, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm, at Yelp's vibrant London office. This event promises to be a night full of insights, networking, and hands-on learning.

Speakers and Topics

Ivan works as a ML Engineer at Yelp and has 10 years of experience in different areas of data science. He started as a product analyst and later switched to machine learning. Ivan enjoys mentoring others and has helped many data scientists land their first job or advance in their current company.

Technical Talk: GPT for text labeling: from basics to cost optimization

Large Language Models are a hot topic these days. While companies are thinking about how to incorporate natural text generation capabilities in their products, text labeling capabilities can be used to test new features easily. Attend this hands-on presentation to learn how to label millions of pieces of text in a matter of days and how to optimize the cost of OpenAI API.

Tunde Adeyemi is a data science analyst at Yelp, bringing approximately 3 years of experience in the tech industry. She has a BSc in Neuroscience from Leeds University and an MSc in Statistics from Sheffield University. Alongside her professional endeavors, she is an active member of employee resource groups at Yelp, including Awesome Women in Engineering and Women in Product, advocating for diversity and inclusivity within the field. Outside of work, Tunde enjoys immersing herself in the world of theater, exploring diverse cuisines through eating out, and playing rugby.

Workshop Session: AI at Yelp and Beyond

Discover how Yelp uses AI to enhance the way we experience and interact with local businesses. From personalized recommendations to advanced image detection, delve into the power of AI algorithms that uncover hidden gems, predict trends, and streamline decision-making at Yelp. This workshop offers invaluable insights into the intersection of AI and user-generated content. This workshop will be an interactive group session, showcasing uses of AI and LLMs at Yelp and the capabilities of ChatGPT in general. There will be opportunities to talk to peers at the event and test queries live.

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